Production Planner

Full Time 2 weeks ago

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Employment Information

Job Level Entry Level

Experience Less Than 1 Year

Job Type Full Time

Location Woodridge, Illinois

Production Planner | SAP, Blow Molding, & AI-Based Scheduling (Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet demand across high-speed blow molding and filling lines.)

Location: Woodridge, IL _ Schedule: Monday?Friday, 6:30 AM ? 3:30 PM (standard hours: 7:00 AM ? 3:30 PM); OT as needed Salary: $70,000?$80,000/year (flat salary, based on experience)

Role Summary:

Randstad USA is hiring a Production Planner for a growing plastics manufacturer in Woodridge, IL. This is a full-time direct hire role with long-term career potential. You?ll be responsible for optimizing production flow, ensuring jobs are scheduled accurately, and collaborating across departments to meet demand. Experience in SAP and scheduling for blow molding/filling lines is required. Familiarity with Redzone AI scheduling is a plus.

Qualifications:

3+ years of experience as a Production Planner in a manufacturing setting
strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and quality control
Hands-on experience with SAP and ERP systems
Familiar with Redzone AI or other smart scheduling systems (preferred)
Scheduling experience in blow molding or filling lines (required)
strong Excel and general MS Office skills
Solid math, organization, and communication skills
High school diploma required; associate?s or bachelor's degree preferred

Preferred Background:

Plastics, consumer goods, or high-volume manufacturing
Knowledge of AI-driven platforms and automation scheduling
bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits:

Flat salary: $70K?$80K/year
Full benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401(k)
Growing company with investment in AI and production upgrades
Supportive leadership: work closely with Irene and Victor Sanchez

Text ?Production Planner Woodridge? to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more info!

salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily and weekly production schedules for multiple product lines
Optimize production workflow for performance, cost-efficiency, and quality
Monitor inventory levels and plan production to meet shifting demand
Determine labor, equipment, and material needs ahead of production
Schedule shifts and jobs to meet deadlines and avoid bottlenecks
Track production output, downtime, and scrap for continuous improvement
Collaborate with QC, warehousing, and plant leadership to keep operations aligned
Input new product info into SAP and maintain system accuracy
Participate in production meetings and serve as a scheduling liaison between teams
Proactively solve scheduling conflicts or delays

The essential functions of this role include:wearing steel toe shoesmanual lifting up to 10lbsstanding for 10 hours at one time
SkillsManufacturingMoldingLine ManagementProduction ControlSAPERP systemsfilling linesblow moldingExcelPlastics
QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: Experienced

Frequently asked questions

Production Planner is located in Woodridge, Illinois.

This Production Planner position is offered as Full Time.

This role requires Less Than 1 Year experience. Seniority level: Entry Level.

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